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Vegetables for Partial Shade (4 Hours Sun) in Salt Lake City

Reality Check

Most vegetables need 6–8 hours sun. Only a few tolerate 4 hours:

Lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard
Radishes, carrots, beets

Soil Boost Essential

Low light = less photosynthesis. Compensate with compost/manure/humus for maximum nutrient availability. Bagged amendments at garden centers work.

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